# Connecting to the Platform

You can access **Storm Trade** in two main ways:

* 🌐 Through the **web application** (both mobile and desktop);
* 🤖 Through the **Telegram bot**.

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## 🌐 Connecting via the Web App

Connecting your wallet to Storm Trade is quick and easy — it only takes a few minutes.

### Step 1: Visit the website and click **Connect Wallet**

Go to the [official Storm Trade website](https://stormtrade.dev/) and click **`Connect Wallet`** to open the connection menu:

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### Step 2: Choose your connection method

You have two options:

* 📱 **Scan the QR code** using your mobile TON wallet (e.g., Tonkeeper);
* 🧩 **Use a browser extension** if you're on a desktop device.

✅ Once connected, your wallet is ready to sign transactions and start trading.

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## 🤖 Connecting via the Telegram Bot

Prefer using Telegram? You can access Storm Trade through our Telegram bot:

### Step 1: Make sure you have a TON wallet installed

To use the bot, you’ll need a **Wallet that supports TON**. It will be used to confirm your transactions.

### Step 2: Open the bot and start trading

Go to [@StormTradeBot](https://t.me/StormTradeBot) and begin:

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▶️ Tap **Trade⚡**, follow the prompts — and you're ready to go!

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## 👛 Supported Wallets & TON Space Integration

Storm Trade supports various TON wallets, including:

* **Tonkeeper**
* **MyTonWallet**
* **TON Wallet**
* **TON Space** — the native Telegram wallet, fully integrated with our platform.

This gives you maximum flexibility and ease of access.

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## 🚀 Ready to Trade?

Once connected via the web app or Telegram bot, you'll gain access to:

* 📉 Decentralized futures trading;
* ⚡ Instant execution on the TON blockchain;
* 🛡️ Trustless security with no middlemen.

🏄 *Start now — and dive into the world of Storm Trade!*